Preterm Labor

I went into preterm labor at 29 weeks..my OB stopped the labor, but me on non strict bed rest, and sent me home with magnesium.

I have been to the ER for contractions less than five minutes apart, four times and bleeding one time since. Magnesium doesn't seem to be helping any and my OB told me there is nothing she can do about it.

I'm now almost 36 weeks pregnant..and the last time I went to the ER/labor and delivery; the nurses suspected I have a low lying uterus. Shouldn't i have found this out sooner? When are they going to get me off the magnesium? I'm so worried about my baby boy.

I went into preterm labor at 29 weeks..my OB stopped the labor, but me on non strict bed rest, and sent me home with magnesium.

I have been to the ER for contractions less than five minutes apart, four times and bleeding one time since. Magnesium doesn't seem to be helping any and my OB told me there is nothing she can do about it.

I'm now almost 36 weeks pregnant..and the last time I went to the ER/labor and delivery; the nurses suspected I have a low lying uterus. Shouldn't i have found this out sooner? When are they going to get me off the magnesium? I'm so worried about my baby boy.

Hi there momma, I am sorry to hear you are going through pre term labor. I had it with all three of my pregnancies and it was not fun! The good news is that in one week you are considered full term and will hopefully have a nice and healthy baby that you could take home with you. Normally the Drs. will take you off the meds at that point. Just hang on a little longer, you are almost there :)

Hi there momma, I am sorry to hear you are going through pre term labor. I had it with all three of my pregnancies and it was not fun! The good news is that in one week you are considered full term and will hopefully have a nice and healthy baby that you could take home with you. Normally the Drs. will take you off the meds at that point. Just hang on a little longer, you are almost there :)

I totally feel for you!!! I went into preterm labor @32 weeks with my son in 2008... I was on Magnesium Sulfate iv for 2 weeks and then a prescription med that was absolutely horrible... I was on it until delivery at 38weeks.. I still had contractions but it made them unproductive...

I totally feel for you!!! I went into preterm labor @32 weeks with my son in 2008... I was on Magnesium Sulfate iv for 2 weeks and then a prescription med that was absolutely horrible... I was on it until delivery at 38weeks.. I still had contractions but it made them unproductive...

mag is the worst, and babies handle it ok. it is harder on them when they have been exposed to it right before birth, but it wears off (that is what I saw happen with mag babies during Melany's NICU stay)

How long have you been on mag? I was on it 3 separate times a couple days each time.When I was admitted the day I had Melany it had pretty much been decided that I wouldn't be on mag again because I had been on it so much and I wasn't progressing, if I had been I would have insisted on the mag. My water breaking what very out of the blue and the mag wouldn't have stopped that (glad I wasn't on it then since Melany was so early, 27+3, would have been rough)

How are you doing now. I hope they let you off of it soon since you are so close to what is considered full term. Are you having any other complications that are treated with mag?

Take care

mag is the worst, and babies handle it ok. it is harder on them when they have been exposed to it right before birth, but it wears off (that is what I saw happen with mag babies during Melany's NICU stay)

How long have you been on mag? I was on it 3 separate times a couple days each time.When I was admitted the day I had Melany it had pretty much been decided that I wouldn't be on mag again because I had been on it so much and I wasn't progressing, if I had been I would have insisted on the mag. My water breaking what very out of the blue and the mag wouldn't have stopped that (glad I wasn't on it then since Melany was so early, 27+3, would have been rough)

How are you doing now. I hope they let you off of it soon since you are so close to what is considered full term. Are you having any other complications that are treated with mag?

I went into preterm labor 2 days ago and was on mag for a full 24 hours and it was the worst! I feel for you. In still in the hospital on bed rest for observation. I'm 28w5d. I'm dilated 2cm and 80% effaced but since being on mag and coming off of it my contractions have stopped and I'm doing good. Hopefully I get to go home soon. I hope you get off the mag soon, that stuff is pure agony. God bless!

I went into preterm labor 2 days ago and was on mag for a full 24 hours and it was the worst! I feel for you. In still in the hospital on bed rest for observation. I'm 28w5d. I'm dilated 2cm and 80% effaced but since being on mag and coming off of it my contractions have stopped and I'm doing good. Hopefully I get to go home soon. I hope you get off the mag soon, that stuff is pure agony. God bless!

I went into preterm labor yesterday afternoon, I am 29 weeks 5 days. They had me on mag for about 30 minutes and the IV infiltrated. They called in the best anesthesiologist (sp?) in the hospital and unfortunately he wasn't able to start a new one. They gave me the shot to stop contractions, tribuline or something like that and it seems to be working. I'm very nervous at the thought of having my son this early but they are doing everything they can to prevent it.

I went into preterm labor yesterday afternoon, I am 29 weeks 5 days. They had me on mag for about 30 minutes and the IV infiltrated. They called in the best anesthesiologist (sp?) in the hospital and unfortunately he wasn't able to start a new one. They gave me the shot to stop contractions, tribuline or something like that and it seems to be working. I'm very nervous at the thought of having my son this early but they are doing everything they can to prevent it.

What do you all mean by "the worst" when you refer to the magnesium? I just had an appointment yesterday and after she described what contractions actually were I realize I have them all of the time. Before I just figured that tightness had something to do with the babies movement. When I notice them they are like 2 minutes apart almost consistently but not painful. Now I'm afraid that I am psyching myself out as I am worried about pre-term labor. I have a abnormal umbilical cord (two vessel rather that three) and there is more fluid than normal so they are monitoring me quick closely and talking about early induction. My little Lucia is well developed but is starting to have trouble gaining weight along with her mother. Besides bleeding, when did you know that the contractions were for real and not BH?

What do you all mean by "the worst" when you refer to the magnesium? I just had an appointment yesterday and after she described what contractions actually were I realize I have them all of the time. Before I just figured that tightness had something to do with the babies movement. When I notice them they are like 2 minutes apart almost consistently but not painful. Now I'm afraid that I am psyching myself out as I am worried about pre-term labor. I have a abnormal umbilical cord (two vessel rather that three) and there is more fluid than normal so they are monitoring me quick closely and talking about early induction. My little Lucia is well developed but is starting to have trouble gaining weight along with her mother. Besides bleeding, when did you know that the contractions were for real and not BH?

The mag made my whole upper body hurt and my heart race. It was the most uncomfortable thing. I do not wish mag sulfate on my worst enemy! I was sent home on the 20th with strict bed rest and bathroom privileges, basically I have to stay laying down all day. Resting and not doing any house chores. Different people react differently to medications, so mag might not do to you what it did to me. But it was one of the most uncomfortable things I've gone through. Hopefully you rest up as to not go into preterm labor. God bless and stay rested!

The mag made my whole upper body hurt and my heart race. It was the most uncomfortable thing. I do not wish mag sulfate on my worst enemy! I was sent home on the 20th with strict bed rest and bathroom privileges, basically I have to stay laying down all day. Resting and not doing any house chores. Different people react differently to medications, so mag might not do to you what it did to me. But it was one of the most uncomfortable things I've gone through. Hopefully you rest up as to not go into preterm labor. God bless and stay rested!

I didn't know I was having "real" contractions. They did not hurt, but I was having 4 or more an hour so I decided to go to the er/labor and delivery just to get checked out and sure enough they were the real deal. Trust your gut. If something doesn't feel right please don't hesitate to go get checked. I'm glad I did go when I went, cause things couldn't been a lot worse for me and my LO's. HTH

I didn't know I was having "real" contractions. They did not hurt, but I was having 4 or more an hour so I decided to go to the er/labor and delivery just to get checked out and sure enough they were the real deal. Trust your gut. If something doesn't feel right please don't hesitate to go get checked. I'm glad I did go when I went, cause things couldn't been a lot worse for me and my LO's. HTH

Thanks ladies. I took the advice and went to the triage. Even though the contractions were so mildly felt and not painful they were very regular and all day. Average every 10 minutes, but sometimes closer. Me and babe are fine but contractions still unexplained. Only 31 wks so she needs some more baking time! I'm on blood pressure meds, hydration, and bed rest a few days. Recheck tomorrow so hopefully the uterus is cooperating!

Thanks ladies. I took the advice and went to the triage. Even though the contractions were so mildly felt and not painful they were very regular and all day. Average every 10 minutes, but sometimes closer. Me and babe are fine but contractions still unexplained. Only 31 wks so she needs some more baking time! I'm on blood pressure meds, hydration, and bed rest a few days. Recheck tomorrow so hopefully the uterus is cooperating!

Mag is the drug that makes you feel the worst of all of those that they may try to stop premature contractions. I think they use it for treating pre-eclampsia as well but I am not sure. The stuff just makes you feel awful but it can really help with keeping you pregnant.The thing about contractions is the only way to know if they are "real" or not is if they have an effect on your cervix. The nurse who did my home visits and gave my 17P shots said Braxton Hicks is a bad term because you never know. I would get it checked out. Mine were changing my cervix and I wasn't even bleeding.

Mag is the drug that makes you feel the worst of all of those that they may try to stop premature contractions. I think they use it for treating pre-eclampsia as well but I am not sure. The stuff just makes you feel awful but it can really help with keeping you pregnant.The thing about contractions is the only way to know if they are "real" or not is if they have an effect on your cervix. The nurse who did my home visits and gave my 17P shots said Braxton Hicks is a bad term because you never know. I would get it checked out. Mine were changing my cervix and I wasn't even bleeding.

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